April 2008, Volume 18 No. 4
A special thanks to Raymond Nordwall for allowing us to feature his artwork "Warriors at Sunset" on the cover of the April NIGA Show Issue of Indian Gaming. Raymond is Pawnee, Cherokee and Ojibwe Indian and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. To view more of his work, visit www.nordwallart.com or contact Nordwall Gallery & Studio at (505) 988-5057.
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Inside This Issue
Bally Technologies
Aristocrat Technologies (back cover)
IGT (center spread)
Gaming Laboratories International
Doug Hyde Studios
Klas Robinson Q.E.D.
WMS
Initial Impressions
Ainsworth Game Technology
Bergman, Walls & Associates
Table of Contents
Agilysys
Konami Gaming
Rocket Gaming Systems
Cadillac Jack
NIGA Celebrates Indian Gaming '08 In San Diego: 17th Annual Meeting and Trade Show - by Ernie Stevens, Jr.
AC Coin & Slot
IGT
Speak Out: Politically Organizing Tribal Communities - by Steve Cadue
Wells Fargo Bank
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight Across the Nation - Mitchell Cypress, Diane Enos, John A. Maurice, Sr., Marshall McKay, Larry Romanelli, Warren C. Swartz, Jr., Lisa S. Waukau
Hnedak Bobo Group
MEI
Certegy Check Services
FutureLogic
Key Bank
Update on the Proposed Class II Regulations: Economic Impact of NIGC's Proposed Class II Gaming Regulations by Norm DesRosiers; NIGC’s Proposed Class II Regulations: At Odds with the First Purpose of Indian Gaming? by Knute Knudson; Proposed Federal Gaming Rules Will Hurt Oklahoma and the Country by D. Michael McBride III
First Advantage/HRLogix
JCM Global
AIristar Technologies
REDW The Rogoff Firm
Durkan Hospitality
Legal Front: Union Organizing in Indian Country – Update, Practical Tips and Right to Work Ordinances - by Scott A. Wilson
Building an Effective Regulatory Structure - by Jamie Hummingbird
It’s All About the Network: Why a Good Network Foundation is Critical for Operations and Business Agility - by Ram Patrachari
Global Gaming Expo (G2E)
Developing Tribal Members for Management - by Don Kennedy
Golf Review: Barona Band of Mission Indian's Barona Creek Golf Club
Northwest Indian Gaming Conference & Expo
Systems are Critical for Managing Multi-Casino Food and Beverage Operations – Case Study: Gila River Casinos - by Bill Schwartz
Knowing the Demographics of Your Labor Market Area: The Key to Successful Attraction & Retention Programs - by Rick Flath
Economic Development: Powerain Systems, Inc. – A Unique Tribal - by Jack DeMarre
National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
How to Develop a Program to Recruit and Retain the Best Talent - by Mona Vaccarella
Gas Station/Convenience Stores in Indian Country - by Matt Robinson
Merchandising Your Slot Floor - by Todd Anderson
Player Development in a Challenged Economy - by Eric Booker
Internet Marketing: Catch a Ride on the Travel 2.0 Wave! - by Peter Yesawich, Jr.
Smithsonian NMAI
Filing a Suspicious Activity Report: What You Need to Know - by Joe Oprosko
The Complexity of Bonus Point Multiplier Promotions - by Andrew Klebanow
Controlling Insurance Costs - by Patrick Dempsey
Getting the Most From Your Concert Entertainment - by Kell Houston
The Case for Cross-Functional Communication - by Barry Cooney
Monthly Features & Columns
Openings & Expansions: Harrah’s Rincon Casino Completes Extensive Hotel Remodel, Angel of the Winds Casino Begins $44 Million Expansion, POM - A Multi-Million Dollar Dining Experience Opens at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, New Events Center Opens at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
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